Monday Briefs

1 June

Your weekly professional update
1 June 2020
PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE

New parliamentary inquiry into family, domestic and sexual violence to include impact of COVID-19

News that the Federal Government is to set up a new parliamentary inquiry into family, domestic and sexual violence, and include the impact of the COVID-19 stay-at-home orders amongst its terms of reference, is greatly welcomed. Particularly given the failure of the most recent senate inquiry into domestic violence.

The inquiry by the Senate Standing Committee on Legal and Constitutional Affairs came under fire from all fronts, including one of its own committee members, after delivering its report three months ahead of its 13 August deadline and failing to hold hearings, seek submissions or hear from witnesses. Continue reading >
 
 
NEWS
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Recognise and celebrate outstanding government solicitors
Applications are now open for public sector solicitors to apply for the John Hennessy Legal Scholarship (valued up to $10,000) or nominate someone for the Michelle Crowther PSM Excellence in Government Legal Service Award. Learn more.
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WHAT'S ON
LAWASIA Human Rights Webinar Series: Access to Justice during the COVID-19 Pandemic
2 June 2020
World Environment Day Speaking Event: Climate Change, Human Rights and International Law
5 June 2020
LAWASIA Human Rights Webinar Series:
Government Accountability during COVID-19: The Citizen's Right to Know
9 June 2020
Law Society CPD – Current litigation challenges and pitfalls (live webinar)
16 June 2020
LAWASIA Human Rights Webinar Series: Business and Human Rights during COVID-19 (including Digital Rights, Contact Tracing and Surveillance)
16 June 2020
Law Society CPD – Developments in aged care and elder law (live webinar)
18 June 2020
NSW Young Lawyers Technology in Government Panel
18 June 2020
NSW YOUNG LAWYERS
NSW REGIONAL LAW SOCIETIES
EVENTS CALENDAR
LAWINFORM CPD CALENDAR
 
 
PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE
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Latest edition of the Court of Appeal’s Decisions of Interest bulletin
The Decisions of Interest bulletin is a regular publication produced by the Court of Appeal, summarising appellate decisions from Australia and internationally. Read the latest bulletin here.
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Resumption of defended hearings in the Local Court of NSW – information for solicitors
The Law Society is working with the NSW Local Court to assist the profession return to work in defended matters as soon as possible. It is in the interests of the Court and solicitors for this to occur. Solicitors should familiarise themselves with the Chief Magistrate’s Memoranda 9, 10 and 11 in this regard. Read more.
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Reminder: Cooling off warning notices from 2 June 2020
The Office of the Registrar General has published a timely reminder that the transitional provision relating to cooling off warning notices ends on 1 June 2020. From and including 2 June 2020, all residential contracts for sale will need to use the new form of cooling off warning notice. The required form of notice is included in the contract for the sale and purchase of land 2019 edition.
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NSW Land Registry Services (NSW LRS) fees for 2020/2021
The NSW LRS fees for products and services involving land titles, plans, property information and the Water Access Licence Register will change for the 2020/2021 financial year. See NSW LRS Announcement and the 2020/2021 NSW LRS Fee Update.  Note that the 2019/2020 fees will be applied to land title dealings and plans lodged before 1 July 2020 but not finalised until after 1 July 2020.
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The Court Administration Authority in South Australia launched CourtSA in the Civil jurisdiction  
The Court Administration Authority in South Australia is excited to announce it has now launched CourtSA in the Civil jurisdiction. Read more.
 
LEGAL UPDATES powered by LSJ
Family law
The new National Family Law Property Arbitration List
By Matthew Shepherd and Judge Joe Harman >
Practice and procedure
Navigating the new normal: The virtual court
By Brin Anniwell and Alanna Van der Veen >
 
IN THE PRESS
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Eminent former judge to lead Sentencing Council - NSW Government
 
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